Development of Premium Teas in China

  • Chen Zongmao Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
  • Lin Zhi Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China

Abstract

This paper discusses acreage, production, output value and exports of the Chinese tea industry from 1950-2011. The analysis shows that development of China tea industry has been closely related to the progress made in science and technology. The development of premium tea in China shows its significant role in constant enhancement of output value of Chinese tea industry as well as tea consumption in China. Here, ten famous premium teas have been listed as examples of China premium tea.
Keywords: Premium Tea; Anhui Province; Yellow Mountain Fur Peak

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Zongmao, C., and L. Zhi. “Development of Premium Teas in China”. International Journal of Tea Science, Vol. 8, no. 02, Mar. 2012, pp. 68-72, doi:10.20425/ijts.v8i2.4702.